Rhode Island High School Basketball - Classical edges St. Raphael Academy
January 30, 2023: Providence, RI 02903 In Monday's league outing, the Classical Purples (Providence, RI) basketball squad nipped the visiting St. Raphael Academy Saints (Pawtucket, RI), by a margin of 47-45.
The Purples (5-8) will now prepare for their outing against Rogers (Newport, RI). The Vikings go into the State Championship outing with a 8-6 record.
The Saints now own a 3-13 record. They play next when they host La Salle Academy for a State Championship outing on Friday, February 3. St. Raphael Academy will encounter a Rams squad coming off a 47-37 league loss to North Kingstown (North Kingstown, RI). The Rams record now stands at 11-4.
First Quarter
Classical up 12-5
Second Quarter
25 -10 Classical
Third Quarter
Classical 38-20
Fourth Quarter
Saints outscored classical 25-9